Category Archives: Travel Guides
Med: A Cookbook
`Claudia Roden channels the sun and warm glow of the Mediterranean. To read Claudia is to sit at her table, with everything, simply, as it should be.` – Yotam Ottolenghi`I could not love this book more. A palpable instant classic, infused with wisdom, generosity and achievable deliciousness. Every page feels like a blessing.` – Nigella
Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love
Relaxed, flexible home cooking from Yotam Ottolenghi and his superteam.Whether they`re conjuring up new recipes or cooking for themselves at home, the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen team do what we all do: they raid their kitchens. But then, they turn whatever they find into approachable creations with an `Ottolenghi` twist.This instinct is in perfect sync with
Diary of a Young Naturalist: Winner of the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing 2020
Winner of the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing 2020Winner of the An Post Irish Book Award for Newcomer of the Year 2020Winner of the Books Are My Bags Readers Awards for Non-Fiction 2020″Really, really special” Chris Packham”An extraordinary voice and vision” Robert Macfarlane`Diary of a Young Naturalist` chronicles the turning of Dara McAnulty`s world, from
The Quick Roasting Tin
**The latest in the bestselling Roasting Tin series**All 75 recipes in The Quick Roasting Tin take less then 10 minutes to prepare and a maximum of 30 minutes in the oven. For anybody wanting delicious home-made food which is wonderfully quick and easy. From worknight dinners to family favourites, make-ahead lunchboxes to date night feasts,
The Twelve Birds of Christmas
Naturalist Stephen Moss digs beneath the surface of some of our most popular Christmas carols in an ornithological celebration of the Festive Season. Using the structure of the carol as a jumping off point, he explores the place of twelve fascinating British birds in our history, culture and landscape. Some of the birds are obvious,
A Dutiful Boy: A Gay, Muslim Memoir
A coming of age memoir about growing up queer in a strict Muslim household.Mohsin grew up in a deprived pocket of east London; his family was close-knit but very religiously conservative. From a young age Mohsin felt different but in a home where being gay was inconceivable he also felt very alone. Outside of home
Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism: And Other Arguments for Economic Independence
`Funny, angry, urgent. Ghodsee is going to start a revolution` Daisy BuchananUnregulated capitalism is bad for women. Socialism, if done properly, leads to economic independence, better labour conditions, better work/family balance and, yes, even better sex. If you like the idea of such outcomes, then come along for an exploration of how we might change
The Porpoise
“Just downright brilliant… a transcendent, transporting experience” ObserverA motherless girl grows up in isolated luxury, hidden from the world by her wealthy father. She believes their life together is normal – but as time passes, she has a growing sense that something between them is very wrong.She cannot escape, so she seeks solace in her
The Plot Against America
`Though on the morning after the election disbelief prevailed, especially among the pollsters, by the next everybody seemed to understand everything…` When celebrity aviator, Charles A. Lindbergh, wins the 1940 presidential election on the slogan of `America First`, fear invades every Jewish household. Not only has Lindbergh blamed the Jews for pushing America towards war
Horizon
“The greatest nature writer in the world… He is also the greatest travel writer… [an] astounding new memoir” Sunday Times”‘Horizon` is magnificent; a contemporary epic” Robert MacfarlaneFrom the author of the classic `Arctic Dreams` comes a vivid recollection of his travels around the world and the encounters that have shaped an extraordinary life.Taking us nearly
The Cat Who Saved Books
`The Cat Who Saved Books` is a heart-warming story about finding courage, caring for others – and the tremendous power of books. Sosuke Natsukawa`s international bestseller, translated from Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai, is a story for those for whom books are so much more than words on paper.Grandpa used to say it all the
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse
A book of hope for uncertain times.The conversations between the four characters in this book – the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse – have been shared thousands of times online, recreated in school art classes, turned into tattoos, they inspire parents and grandparents, comfort children, cheer people who feel lonely, are grieving,
The Fell
Signed by the AuthorAcclaimed author of `Summerwater` and `Ghost Wall`, Sarah Moss is back with a sharply observed and darkly funny novel for our times.”A tense page turner… I gulped `The Fell` down in one sitting” Emma Donoghue”Gripping, thoughtful and revelatory” Paula Hawkins”This slim, intense masterpiece is one of my best books of the year”
Paris By Starlight
A magical new novel from the critically acclaimed bestselling author of THE TOYMAKERS which will appeal to fans of Neil Gaiman and Erin Morgenstern. Every city has its own magic…Every night on their long journey to Paris from their troubled homeland, Levon`s grandmother has read to them from a very special book. Called The Nocturne,
How to Adult
Adulting (verb): To do grown-up things and hold responsibilities such as having a job, paying rent or doing laundry. A verb used exclusively by those who adult less than 50 per cent of the time.If you`ve forgotten to pay your council tax, you’re hungover at work (again) and you’ve been living off pesto pasta for
Breakfast London: Where Real Londoners Eat
Rise and shine London! Get the day off to a great start in the world`s greatest city.Discover your new favourite places to breakfast and brunch, including local hang-outs and hidden gems from @breakfastlondon, the feed to follow if you want to find the best breakfasts in town before anyone else.Celebrate the most important meal of
Together – Our Community Cookbook
`Together` celebrates the power of cooking to connect us to one another.In the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire, a group of local women gathered together to cook fresh food for their families and neighbours.Over the chatter and aromas of the kitchen they discovered the power of cooking and eating together to create connections, restore
The Book of St John: Still a Kind of British Cooking
A celebration of a chef like no other. Join the inimitable Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver as they welcome you into their world-famous restaurant, inviting you to celebrate 25 years of unforgettable, innovative food. Established in 1994, St. John has become renowned for its simplicity, its respect for quality ingredients and for being a pioneer
The Europhile`s Cookbook: A Celebration of European Food with Over 60 Recipes
Satisfy your hunger for adventure and celebrate Europe through its amazing variety of delicious dishes. After 25 years of service, facilitating holiday-goers to reach their dreams, distant families and best memories, Eurotunnel is celebrating by connecting you to Europe`s best destinations directly from your kitchen. With more than 60 recipes collected by Eurotunnel passengers, this
Skint Estate: A Memoir of Poverty, Motherhood & Survival
“Brilliant, horrifying and really f***ing funny” Kathy Burke”Give[s] powerful voice to the often silent story that explains so much of Britain’s current fracturing” ObserverI’m a scrounger, a liar, a hypocrite, a stain on society with no basic morals ‘“ or so they say. After all, what else do you call a working-class single mum in
